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Mining Basketball in Mineral Illinois
Great teamwork between the Basketball Museum of Illinois and the Illinois High School Glory Days website team helped them discover incredible gems (history and memorabilia) in Mineral, Illinois on July 15. Dave Nanninga, the leader of his Illinois High School Glory...
15 Fun Facts About ”His Airness”‘ Basketball Legend, Michael Jordan
NBA legend Michael Jeffrey Jordan has left his mark as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He remains one of the most recognizable and popular athletes in the world. "His Airness" helped make the NBA what it is today. MJ's incredible talent,...
Who Were the First Professional Basketball Teams?
Before the NBA, there was a professional league that started in 1898. The organizers called it the National League, but it only had six teams that were near Philadelphia. Fred Cooper coached Team Trenton, which won the first two championships that the National League...
The Top 10 Most Unbelievable Basketball Facts in History
Basketball fans love to collect statistics. For example, did you know that at the time of writing, players have scored over 13,000,000 points in the NBA since it started? Some of these basketball stats are impressive. But more surprisingly, basketball facts step...
A Guide to the Best NBA Basketball Coaches of All Time
The NBA has 30 teams. This makes 30 basketball coaches. Over the years, some coaches come, some go, and some stay. What will never change is the best basketball coaches of all time. When you read this list, you will understand why there are some tough shoes to fill if...
Legendary College Basketball Coaches and How They Changed the Game
In the United States today, college basketball is one of the most popular sports around. More than 18 million people tuned in to watch a college game between Kansas and North Carolina in 2022.But basketball isn't just about the men on the court. It's also about the...